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Abstract

An assembly for a terminal device, the assembly comprises a frame; a panel operable to receive a haptic user input; a member pivotally connected to the frame to define two or more pivot axes and supporting the panel at locations distinct from the pivot axes, the member being arranged in such a way that the length of a part of the member connecting points on the two pivot axes varies in response tothe haptic user input, and such that the panel is displaced relative to the frame as said length varies, and a force sensor operable to detect a haptic input applied to the panel. It also includes atransducer, for instance a piezo actuator, operable to provide a tactile feedback to the user through the panel.

Description

Translated from Chinese

屏幕组件 Screen Components

技术领域 FIELD

本发明涉及终端用于设备的组件，该组件包括触敏面板。 The present invention relates to an assembly for a terminal device, the assembly comprising a touch-sensitive panel.背景技术 Background technique

通常，例如移动通信设备的终端设备已经配备有用于提供用户接口和显示信息的显示器，以及用于输入数据的小键盘。 Typically, a communication device such as a mobile terminal apparatus has been equipped with a display for providing a user interface and display information, and a keypad for inputting data.

终端设备配备有触敏显示器变得越来越常见。 A terminal device equipped with a touch-sensitive display is becoming increasingly common.除了小键盘或做为其的替代，可以提供触敏显示器。 In addition to the keypad or to do their alternative, the touch-sensitive display may be provided.为了输入信息，用户使用他们的手指或例如触笔的工具来按下显示器的相关部分。 To input the information, users using their finger or a tool such as a stylus is pressed to the relevant portion of the display.在一些设备中， 通过点划显示器，用户可以拖放项目或醒目显示显示器上的区域。 In some devices, by the dot-dash display, a user can drag and drop the highlighted item or area on the display.也已知为终端设备配备不具有显示功能的触敏面板。 Also known as the terminal is equipped with a display function is not a touch-sensitive panel.

当前可用的触敏输入面板，特别是显示器，通常要经受不总能正确地记录用户输入的问题。 Currently available touch-sensitive input panel, in particular a display, usually not subjected to problems always correctly recorded user input.例如，触敏输入面板可能过于敏感， 导致当用户并不打算做出输入时进行了输入，例如当对输入面板的轻微触摸发生时。 For example, a touch-sensitive input panel may be too sensitive, leading to when the user does not intend to make an input when the input, such as occurs when a slight touch on the input panel.另外，触敏输入面板可能也不足够敏感，在这种情形下，可能检测不到用户输入，即使用户做出了他们认为应该被一见为输入的接触时。 In addition, the touch-sensitive input panel may not be sensitive enough, in this case, may not be detected user input, even if the user has made them think we should be see as a contact input.

在一些设备中，可能检测不到触敏输入面板的短持续期间的接触，例如由于操作系统或显示器限制。 In some devices, it may not detect contact with touch-sensitive input panel during a short duration, for example, due to operating system or display limits.

触敏输入面板的另一个缺陷在于当显示器被按下时可能不会向用户提供即时反馈。 Another drawback is that the touch-sensitive input panel when the display is pressed may not provide immediate feedback to the user.例如，如果用户使用小键盘输入信息，通常当用户按下它时，按键将向下移动，并且因此用户确信信息的录入已经被记录。 For example, if the user uses the keypad to enter information, typically when the user presses it, the key will move downward, and therefore the information input user believes has been recorded.当用户在常规触敏输入面板（例如显示器）上按压时， 显示的信息可能不立即改变。 When the user input panel (e.g., display) is pressed in a conventional touch-sensitive, the information displayed may not be changed immediately.在没有任何其他的数据录入的确认下， In no other confirmation of data entry,

5用户将不知道按压已经被记录并且可能持续地按压输入面板。 5 the user will not know the pressing has been recorded and may continue to press the input panel.最终， 这将导致用户的挫折感。 Ultimately, this will lead to user frustration.

本发明的一个目的是提供一种具有触敏输入面板的组件（例如， 显示器），其可以精确地记录来自用户的触觉输入。 An object of the present invention is to provide a panel having a touch-sensitive input component (e.g., a display), which can accurately record the tactile input from the user.本发明的另一个目的是向用户提供触知反馈以指示信息的输入已经被记录。 Another object of the present invention is to provide tactile feedback to indicate that the input information has been recorded to the user.

发明内容 SUMMARY

本发明的第一方面提供一种用于终端设备的组件，所述组件包 Components of the first aspect of the invention provides a method for terminal device, the packet assembly

括： include:

框架； frame;

刚性触^t输入面板，可用于#r测触觉用户输入的位置； 枢轴地连接到框架以限定出两个或多个枢轴并且在不同于枢轴的位置处支撑面板的部件，以这样的方式来设置该部件，使得连接两个枢轴上的点的部件的一部分的长度响应于触觉用户输入而变化，并且使得面板随着所述长度的变化而相对于框架移位，以及 ^ T rigid touch input panel, may be used to measure #r tactile input position of the user; is pivotally connected to the frame to define two or more pivot and at a position different from the pivotal support member of the panel, in such a the way to set member, such member connecting the two pivot points on the length of the portion varies in response to tactile user input, and such that the length of the panel varies relative to the frame displaced, and

对于所述框架的移位。 For displacement of the frame.

本发明的第二方面提供一种组件，包括： 框架装置； A second aspect of the present invention provides an assembly comprising: a frame means;

触敏输入装置，可用于检测触觉用户输入的位置； A touch-sensitive input device, may be used to detect the position of the tactile user input;

枢轴地连接到框架以限定出两个或多个枢轴并且在不同于枢轴的位置处支撑输入装置的支撑装置，以这样的方式来设置该支撑装置，使得连接两个枢轴上的点的支撑装置的一部分的长度响应于触觉用户输入而变化，并且使得输入装置随着所述长度的变化而相对于框架移位，以及 Pivotally connected to the frame to define two or more pivot and the pivot at a position different from the support means supporting the input device, is provided in such a manner that the supporting means are connected such that the two pivot the change in length of a portion of the support means in response to a point tactile user input, and input means such as a change in the length of the displacement relative to the frame, and

开关装置，可用于检测由于所述触觉用户输入而导致的所述输入装置相对于所述框架的移位。 Switching means, said input means for detecting may be due to the tactile user inputs a result of the relative displacement of the frame.

由于当用户通过按压面板来向面板提供触觉输入时，触敏输入面板或装置相对于框架移动，向用户提供触知反馈并且因此可以立即确信他们的输入已经被记录， 进一步， When the user presses due panel to provide tactile input to the panel, the panel or the touch-sensitive input device frame moves, providing tactile feedback to a user and thus can immediately be confident that their input has been recorded with respect to the further,

位置： position:

的动作，但与用户输入的力施加在面板上的位置无关 Operation, the position of the user input force exerted on the panel regardless of

俞 Yu

开关可以直接耦合到所述部件，从而检测由于所述触觉用户糸入而导致的所述部件相对于框架的移位。 Can be directly coupled to the switch means, thereby detecting said tactile member a user since the resulting Ito displaceable relative to the frame.因此，面板可以不直接耦合到所述开关。 Thus, the panel may not be directly coupled to the switch.这可以为所需的功能性提供简单的设置。 This can provide a simple set of functions required.

部件可以包括通过可变长度连接彼此链接的多个刚性杆部件。 A rigid rod member may include a plurality of components are connected to one another by a variable length link.

杆部件可以是矩形的或可以具有另一个合适的形状，例如"u"形状。 The rod member may be rectangular or may have another suitable shape, for example, "u" shape.

可变长度连接可以是销-槽连接。 The variable length may be connected to a pin - and groove connection.

部件可以包括两个刚性杆部件。 A rigid rod member may include two members.两个刚性杆部件可以基本上是相同的大小。 Two rigid rod member may be substantially the same size.因此，如果面板被中央支撑在部件上，则面板的移位可以垂直于面^1的平面。 Thus, if the panel is supported on the central member, the panel may be displaced in a plane perpendicular to the plane ^ 1.

框架可以包括具有四个侧壁以限定出矩形腔的基座，部件枢轴地连接到所述四个侧壁的两个相对侧壁。 It may include a frame having four side walls to define a rectangular cavity of the base member is pivotally connected to two opposite side walls of the four side walls.

附图说明 BRIEF DESCRIPTION

现在将仅通过示例参考附图来描述本发明的实施方式，在附图 It will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings embodiments of the present invention, in the drawings

中： in:

图1A图示出根据本发明的、显示器组件形式的、处于第一位置的第一具体化组件的横截面； Figure 1A illustrating a display assembly of the present invention, in a cross-section of a first component of a first specific position;

图2A图示出根据本发明的、显示器组件形式的第二具体化组件的横截面；以及 FIG 2A illustrates a cross-section of the assembly according to a second specific, display assembly of the present invention; and

图2B图示出处于第二位置的图2A组件。 FIG 2B illustrates a second position in FIG. 2A assembly.在附图中，通篇标号将再用于同样的元件。 In the drawings, reference numeral throughout Jiangzai for the same elements.

具体实施方式 detailed description

首先参考图1A和图1B，组件是显示器组件1并且包括框架3， Referring first to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the assembly comprises a display assembly 1 and frame 3,

7支撑部件5、触敏显示器7和开关9。 5 the support member 7, the touch-sensitive display 7 and a switch 9.在该例子中，显示器组件l形成移动通信设备（未示出）的一部分。 In this example, display assembly l forming a mobile communication device (not shown) part.

框架3具有基座11、第一侧壁13和相对于第一侧壁13的第二侧壁15。 3 has a base frame 11, a first sidewall 13 and second sidewall 13 relative to the first side wall 15.框架3也具有垂直于第一和第二侧壁的第三和第四侧壁（未示出），以形成用于包含支撑部件5、显示器7和开关9的矩形腔。 3 also has a frame (not shown), includes a support member to form a 5, 7 and switches the display rectangular cavity perpendicular to the third and fourth side walls of the first and second side wall 9.

支撑部件5包括第一刚性杆部件17和第二刚性杆部件19。 A first support member 5 comprises a rigid bar member 17 and a second rigid brace member 19.第一和第二杆部件17、 19具有基本上为矩形的形式，其长度在附图中水平延伸，而其宽度垂直于附图的平面而延伸。 First and second rod members 17, 19 in the form of rectangular having a length extending substantially horizontally in the drawing, while the width extending perpendicular plane of the drawing.在该例子中，第一和第二钢性杆部件17、 19具有相等的长度并且它们每个具有稍大于第一侧壁13和第二侧壁15之间距离的长度。 In this example, the first and second rigid bar member 17, 19 of equal length and they each have a length slightly greater than the distance 13 between the first sidewall and the second sidewall 15.

第一钢性杆部件17在第一边处枢轴地连接到第一侧壁13以限定第一枢轴21。 The first steel member 17 at the first side lever is pivotally connected at 13 to the first side wall 21 to define a first pivot axis.第二钢性杆部件19在第一边处枢轴地连接到第二侧壁15以限定第二枢轴23。 The second steel member 19 at lever pivotally connected at the first side to the second side wall 15 to define a second pivot axis 23.这些枢轴连接可以通过任意合适的方式来提供。 The pivotal connection may be provided by any suitable means.在本例中，枢轴连接通过销和孔设置来提供。 In the present embodiment, the pivotal connection is provided by pins and holes provided.

第一钢性杆部件17和第二钢性杆部件19在与第一边相对的各自的第二边处枢轴地;波此连接，以限定第三枢轴25。 A first rigid rod member 17 and the second steel member 19 and the lever opposite the first side edge of the respective second pivotally; wave connection to define a third pivot 25.枢轴连接通过第一杆部件17上的两个销27穿过第二杆部件19上的两个槽29来提供，从而形成销-槽连接。 Pivotally connected through two slots 29 provided on the second rod member 19 by two pins 27 on the first lever member 17, to form a pin - and groove connection.每个销27从第一杆部件17突出，靠近并平行于第二边。 Each pin 27 protrudes from the first lever member 17, adjacent and parallel to the second side.靠近于第二杆部件19的第二边提供每个槽29。 Close to the second rod member 19 to provide a second edge of each slot 29.

显示器7具有是触敏的上表面31。 7 is a display having a touch-sensitive surface 31.因此，当用户向显示器7的上表面31提供触觉用户输入时，例如通过以指尖来触摸显示器7时， 显示器7和相关联的电路（未示出）可用于确定用户输入的位置。 Thus, when the user provides user input to the tactile surface 31 of the display 7, for example, the position of the user input by a fingertip touch display 0700 display 7 and associated circuitry (not shown) may be used to determine.

显示器7是矩形的，并且具有稍微小于框架3的矩形腔的尺寸。 Display 7 is rectangular, and a rectangular cavity having a size slightly smaller than the frame 3.显示器7并不直接耦合到框架3。 Display 7 is not directly coupled to the frame 3.显示器7由支撑部件5支撑以便平行于框架3的基座11。 Display 7 by the support member 5 for supporting the base 11 parallel to the frame 3.这通过四个支架33 (图中仅示出两个）来实现，每个支架从显示器7的拐角的下表面35延伸到支撑部件5。 This is achieved by four brackets 33 (only two shown) to achieve, each bracket extending from the lower surface of the corner 35 of the display 7 to the support member 5.优选地，四个支架33的每个与显示器7的各个拐角等间隔。 Preferably, each of the respective corners of the display 7 of the four brackets 33 and the like intervals.优选地， 支架33在高度上都是相等的。 Preferably, the stent 33 are equal in height.

两个支架33枢轴地连接到第一杆部件17以限定第四枢轴37。 Two brackets 33 pivotally connected to the first lever member 17 to define a fourth pivot axis 37.枢轴连接通过固定到两个支架33的销41来提供，销41穿过第一杆部件17上的相应槽43以形成销-槽连接。 Two pivotally connected to the bracket 33 by fixing pins 41 be provided on the pin 41 passes through a respective slot 17 of the first lever member 43 to form a pin - and groove connection.其他两个支架33枢轴地连接到第二杆部件19以限定第五枢轴39。 The other two brackets 33 pivotally connected to the second rod member 19 to define a fifth pivot 39.枢轴连接通过固定到每个支架33的销45来提供。 To provide a pivotal connection of each bracket 33 by pin 45 fixed to.销45穿过第二杆部件19上的相应孔（未示出）。 45 through corresponding pin holes 19 on the second lever member (not shown).

第四枢轴3 7和第五枢轴3 9之间的距离小于第一枢轴21和第二枢轴23之间的距离。 3 the distance between the fourth pivot 7 and the fifth pivot 39 is smaller than the distance 21 between the first pivot and the second pivot 23.

开关9是机电开关。 Switch 9 is an electromechanical switch.开关9可用于检测显示器7相对于框架3 的移位。 9 may be used to display the detection switch 7 with respect to the displacement of frame 3.在本例中，开关9直接耦合到框架3和第二杆部件19,并且通过检测第二杆部件19相对于框架3的移位来检测显示器相对于框架3的移位。 In the present embodiment, the switch 9 is directly coupled to the frame 3 and the second rod member 19, and shifted with respect to the frame 19 to detect the display 3 with respect to the frame 3 by detecting a displacement of the second rod member.下面将详细描述第二杆部件19的移位和显示器7的移位之间的关系。 The relationship between the shift and shift display of the second lever member 19 will be described in detail below 7.

具体参考图1A,如果没有力施加到显示器7,则显示器组件l 处于第一位置。 With specific reference to Figure 1A, if no force is applied to the display 7, the display assembly is in the first position l.在第一位置中，支撑部件5形成直线，第一杆部件H和第二杆部件19是平行的，并且显示器7处于上升位置。 In the first position, the support member 5 form a straight line, the first lever member and the second rod member 19 H are parallel, and the display 7 in the raised position.开关9 在第一位置处打开。 Switch 9 is opened at the first position.

在该例子中，支撑部件5在直线位置处保持，即，借助于开关9 中的弹性，杆部件17、 19彼此不成角度。 , The support member 5 in this example, held at a linear position, i.e., by means of the elasticity of the switch 9, the lever member 17, 19 is not an angle to one another.在其他例子中（未示出）， 支撑部件可以通过其他方式保持在直线位置，例如借助于框架3的 In other examples (not shown), the supporting member can be held in alignment by other means, for example by means of frame 3

基座11和第三枢轴点25之间耦合的压缩弹簧，或借助于支撑部件5 自身内的弹性。 Coupled to the base 11 and the third pivot point between the compression spring 25, or by means of the elastic member 5 itself within the support.

现在参考图1B，当用户以指尖按压显示器7，或向显示器7提供某些其他触觉输入，力将经由支架33施加到第一杆部件17的第四枢轴点37以及第二杆部件17上的第五枢轴点39。 Referring now to FIG. 1B, when the user presses the finger to the display 7, or provide some other tactile input to the display 7, the force applied to the first lever member 17, the fourth pivot point 37 and the second lever member 17 through a bracket 33 on the fifth pivot point 39.这导致第一力矩被施加到第一杆部件17。 This results in the first moment applied to the first lever member 17.这也导致第二力矩被施加到第二杆部件19。 This also leads to a second torque applied to the second lever member 19.这使得第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19旋转，使得它们的第二边向框架9的基座11移动。 This allows the first lever member 17 and the second lever member 19 rotates, so that they move to the second side 9 of the base frame 11.在第三枢轴点25处的销-槽连接允许支撑部件5的长度增加，因此允许支撑部件5形成浅的"V"形状。 In the third pivot point at the pin 25 - slot connection allows increasing the length of the support member 5, thereby allowing the supporting member 5 formed in the shape of a shallow "V".

随着第一杆部件17上的第四枢轴37和第二杆部件19上的第五枢轴39向基座U移动，显示器17也向基座11移动。 With the fifth pivot on the fourth pivot 17 on the first lever member 37 and the second rod 39 moves toward the base member 19 U, the display 17 is also moved toward the base 11.在平行于基座方向上的第四枢轴37和第五枢轴39之间的距离的差由第四枢轴37上的槽43来评价。 The difference in distance between the base 39 parallel to the direction of the fourth pivot 37 and evaluated by the fifth pivot grooves 43 at the fourth pivot shaft 37.显示器7向基座11的移动向用户提供输入已经被记录的立即触知反馈。 Display 7 provides input has been recorded immediately tactile feedback to the mobile base 11 to the user.通过设计布置，使得一旦发生显示器7 的某些移动时，显示器7遇到对进一步移动的突然阻力，从而触知反馈的效果增加。 By designing the arrangement, such that upon the occurrence of some moving the monitor 7, the display 7 experience a sudden resistance to further movement, thereby increasing the effect of tactile feedback.对进一步移动的阻力可以通过开关9来提供，或通过布置的某些其他元件来提供。 Further resistance to movement may be provided by the switch 9, or be provided by some other element arrangement.

进一步，随着第一杆部件17上的第四枢轴37以及第二杆部件19上的第五枢轴39向基座11移动，开关9通过第二杆部件19来激励。 Further, as the fifth pivot on the fourth pivot member 17 on the first lever 37 and the second rod member 1939 through the second rod member 19 moves toward the base 11, the switch 9 is energized.这向相关联的电路（未示出）指示用户已经向显示器7提供了触觉输入。 This has provided tactile input to the associated circuit (not shown) indicating the user to the display 7.响应于该检测，电路使用显示器7的输出来感应显示器7 上的触觉输入的位置，并且将位置信息提供给管理主移动通信设备操作的操作系统。 In response to the detection output of the display circuit 7 to use inductive position tactile input on the display 7, and supplies the position information to the operating system managing the main operation of the mobile communication device.操作系统接着可以将合适的信号提供给感兴趣的软件应用。 The operating system may then provide the appropriate signals to the software application of interest.由于在感应位置以及生成响应前激励开关9，则用户输入的检测的精确度被改进。 Since the excitation position and the switch in front of the sensor 9 generates a response, the accuracy of detecting a user input is improved.

相关联的电路或操作系统可以包括定时器，并且响应可以依赖于开关9被激励的时间长度。 Associated circuits or operating system may include a timer, and in response may depend on the length of time the switch 9 is energized.例如，如果通过用户以指尖按压显示器7来激励开关9，并且用户接着抬起他们的手指，则显示器组件返回到第一位置，在第一定时器到期前，可以产生第一响应。 For example, if the finger 7 is pressed by a user to a display energizing switch 9, and the user then lifting their finger, the display returns to the first assembly position, before the first timer expires, the first response may be generated.响应于检测到开关的释放，感应触觉输入的位置，并且执行第一响应。 In response to the detected position of the release switch, sensing tactile input, and performs the first response.第一响应可以由^f喿作系统或由对应于在#r测的位置处显示的图标或文本的新页面的应用来开启。 The first response system can be made to open or ^ f Qiao by an application corresponding to the icon or text displayed at a position measured #r new page.

可替换地，如果开关的释放并没有发生直到第一定时器到期， 则可以采取其他的动作。 Alternatively, if the release switch did not occur until the first timer expires, other actions may be taken.例如，如果在预定的第一时间量后，检测到的显示器上表面31上的指尖的位置并没有改变，则可以产生第二响应。 For example, if, after a first predetermined amount of time, the detection position of the fingertip on the upper surface of the display 31 does not change, a second response can be generated.第二响应可以是通过应用来显示菜单。 The second response may be to display the menu by the application.

如果感应到的显示器上表面31上的指尖的位置改变而开关被激励，则电路或操作系统操作用于监视显示器上触觉输入的位置直到开关被释放。 If the sensed position change of the fingertip on the upper surface of the display switch 31 is activated, the circuit or an operating system for a position on the monitor display tactile input until the switch is released.这允许例如在显示器上选择文本或绕显示器拖放条目。 This allows, for example about the display or drag to select text entry on the display.

10在其他的例子中，在开关9被激励前可以感应触觉输入的位置， 10 In other examples, the switch 9 is activated before the position can be sensed tactile input,

但在信息被使用的情况下，当激励开关9时，可以仅捕获关于检测 However, in a case where the information is used, when the excitation switch 9, can be detected only with respect to the capture

的位置的信息。 The location information.

在可替换的实施方式中，开关9被用作检测用户输入的替换手段。 In an alternative embodiment, the switch 9 is used as an alternative means for detecting user input.在该实施方式中，正如在上面所描述的任意可替换方式中，开关的激励的检测将用于检测触觉输入的位置和属性。 In this embodiment, as described above, any alternative embodiment, the excitation of the detection switch for detecting the position and properties of the tactile input.然而，在不涉及触觉输入的位置和属性的情况下能够进行确定的意义上，触敏显示器7也常规地执行功能。 However, without the position and properties involving tactile input can be determined on the sense of touch-sensitive display 7 also functions conventionally performed.这两种用于检测触觉输入的不同技术并行地发生，即，可以检测触觉输入并且在开关9的激励后作用，即使不能常规地检测到触觉输入，或触觉输入可以被检测并且常规地作用，即使通过开关9的激励没有检测到触觉输入。 These two different techniques for detecting tactile input occur in parallel, i.e., can be detected after excitation tactile input switch 9 and the role, if not routinely detect tactile input, or tactile input can be routinely detected and action, even tactile input is not detected by the excitation switch 9.

在其他的实施方式中，安排用于对用户输入不同地进行反应。 In other embodiments, the user input arranged to react differently.具体地，安排在以下称为"触摸-点击"的两个阶段输入处理中使用。 Specifically, the following arrangements referred to - use two-stage input processing "touch click" in.在触摸-点击中，使用触敏显示器7来检测触觉用户输入的位置，并且该输入由操作系统和/或应用来使用以醒目显示在显示器上合适位置所显示的图标或其他条目。 In the touch - click, a touch-sensitive display position 7 detects tactile user inputs, and the input by the operating system and / or applications using the icon displayed in place prominently displayed on a display or other entries.随后，操作系统和/或应用使用开关9 的激励来激活由图标或条目所表示的任何项。 Subsequently, the operating system and / or application of the excitation switch 9 used to activate any item by an icon or item represents.为此，通过对触敏显示器的检测，用户仅仅需要在相关的位置处按下触敏显示器直到开关被激励，用户可以通过由机构所提供的触知反馈来检测。 For this reason, the detection of the touch-sensitive display, a user need only touch-sensitive display until the switch is activated, the user can be detected by tactile feedback provided by the pressing mechanism at the relevant locations.因此， 通过单次的活动可以实现两个输入，而在相应的现有技术安排中， 将必须在触敏显示器的第一和第二次触摸之间移动触笔或手指。 Thus, the two inputs can be realized by a single event, and in corresponding prior art arrangements, the stylus or finger to be moved between the first touch and the second touch-sensitive display.

将理解到该操作模式的有效性取决于显示器的灵敏度。 It will be appreciated that the effectiveness of the operation mode depends on the sensitivity of the monitor.为了实现上述的操作，触敏显示器需要足够的灵敏度，使其在开关的激励前检测触觉用户输入。 To achieve the above operation, the touch sensitive display sufficient sensitivity required, prior to its input excitation tactile user detection switch.利用较小灵敏度的触敏显示器，可以获得相同的效果，但需要激励开关来触发位置感应，这将导致醒目显示图标或项目，接着触觉输入检测仅通过触敏显示器触发由图标或项目所表示的对任意内容的激活。 Using a smaller sensitivity of touch-sensitive display, the same effect can be obtained, but the need to stimulate the trigger switch position sensor, which will cause the highlighted item or an icon, then touch input detection is triggered only by an icon or item is represented by a touch-sensitive display activation of any content.

第一枢轴21和第四枢轴37之间的距离等于第二枢轴23和第五枢轴39之间的距离。 The distance 21 between the first pivot and the fourth pivot 37 equal to the distance between the second pivot shaft 39 and the fifth pivot 23.因此，无论用户在显示器7上何处按下，相等的力将导致第一和第二杆部件17、 19的给定旋转。 Thus, regardless of where the user presses on the display 7, equal force will cause the first and second rod members 17, 19 of a given rotation.因此，需要相等 Therefore, equal

的力来激励开关9而无论力施加在显示器7上何处。 Energizing force switch 9 regardless of where force is exerted on the display 7.进一步，由于第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19具有基本上相等的长度，当施加力时，显示器7平行于框架3的基座11移动。 Further, since the first lever member 17 and the second rod member 19 having substantially equal length, when force is applied, the display 11 of the base 7 moves in parallel to the frame 3.

现在参考图2A和图2B,显示器组件2形式的第二具体化组件还包括框架3、支撑部件5、触敏显示器7和开关9。 Referring now to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the second component of the specific form of display assembly 2 further comprises a frame 3, the supporting member 5, the touch-sensitive display 7 and a switch 9.

框架3具有基座11、第一侧壁13和相对于第一侧壁13的第二侧壁15。 3 has a base frame 11, a first sidewall 13 and second sidewall 13 relative to the first side wall 15.框架3也具有垂直于第一和第二侧壁的第三和第四侧壁（未示出），以形成用于容纳支撑部件5、显示器7和开关9的矩形腔。 The frame 3 also has a receiving member support 5, 7, and switches the display rectangular cavity perpendicular to the third and fourth sidewalls of the first and second side walls (not shown), to form 9.框架3也包括从矩形腔内的基座11竖立起的第一支撑件51和第二支撑件53。 3 also includes a first support frame 51 and the second support member 53 from the rectangular cavity of the base 11 is erected.第一支撑件51和第二支撑件53设置成支撑如下所述的支撑部件5。 The first support member 51 and the second support member 53 is provided to support the supporting member 5 as described below.

支撑部件5具有与参考图1A所描述的显示器组件l相同的结构。 The supporting member 5 has the same display assembly l with reference to FIG 1A described structure.然而，在该实施方式中，第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19并不分别枢轴连接到框架3的第一壁13和第二壁15。 However, in this embodiment, the first lever member 17 and the second rod member 19 are pivotally connected to the frame is not the first wall 13 and second wall 15 3.相反，第一杆部件17枢轴地连接到第一臂51以限定第一枢轴21并且第二杆部件19枢轴地连接到第二臂53以限定第二枢轴23。 In contrast, the first lever member 17 pivotally connected to the first arm 51 to define a first pivot axis 21 and the second lever member 19 pivotally connected to the second arm 53 to define a second pivot axis 23.

显示器7和开关9具有与参考图1A所描述的显示器组件1基本相同的结构。 Display 7 and a switch 9 have substantially the same structure of the display assembly described with reference to FIG 1 1A.在该实施方式中，第四枢轴37和第五枢轴39之间的距离大于第一枢轴21和第二枢轴23之间的距离。 In this embodiment, the distance between the fourth pivot shaft 37 and the fifth pivot 39 is greater than the distance 21 between the first pivot and the second pivot 23.

具体参考图2A,如果没有力施加到显示器7，则显示器组件2处于第一位置。 With specific reference to Figure 2A, if no force is applied to the display 7, the display assembly 2 is in the first position.在第一位置中，支撑部件5形成直线，即，第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19是平行的，并且显示器7处于上升位置。 In the first position, the support member 5 form a straight line, i.e., the first lever member 17 and the second rod member 19 are parallel, and the display 7 in the raised position.开关9在第一位置中打开。 A first switch 9 in the open position.

现在参考图2B,当用户以指尖按下显示器7时或向显示器7提供某些其他触觉输入时，力经由支架33施加到第一杆部件17的第四枢轴点37以及第二杆部件17上的第五枢轴点39。 Referring now to Figure 2B, when the user presses a fingertip provides certain display or tactile input to the display 77 when a force is applied to the first lever member 37 of the fourth pivot point 17 and the second rod 33 via a bracket member on the fifth pivot point 17 39.如参考图1B所描述的显示器组件，这造成第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19旋转。 The display assembly is described with reference to FIG. 1B, which causes rotation of the first lever member 19 and the second lever member 17.在该例子中，由于力被施加到第一枢轴21和第二枢轴23的相反侧， In this example, since the force is applied to the opposite side of the first pivot 21 and the second pivot 23,

12所以这造成第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19在相反的方向上旋转，即第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19旋转，使得它们的第二边远离基座11。 This causes the first lever 12 so that member 17 and the second rod member 19 in the opposite direction of rotation, i.e., rotation of the first lever member 19 and the second rod member 17, such that the second side thereof remote from the base 11.

该旋转也造成第一杆部件17和第二杆部件19的第一边向基座ll移动。 This rotation also causes the base while moving the first lever ll first member 17 and the second rod member 19.因此，显示器ll向基座移动，并且开关9由第二杆部件19激励。 Thus, the display ll move toward the base, and the switch 9 is excited by the second rod member 19.因此，响应于触觉用户输入，第二具体化显示器组件2的行为类似于第一个具体化的显示器组件1。 Thus, a user input in response to tactile, the behavior of the second embodied display assembly 2 is similar to the first particular one of the display assembly.

在上面所述的例子中，支撑部件5包括由销-槽连接所链接的两个矩形钢性杆部件17和19。 In the example described above, the support member 5 comprises a pin - two rectangular steel member lever connection grooves 17 and 19 are linked.在其他的例子中，支撑部件5可以具有不同的结构，只要其被安排成具有可变化的长度，使得其可以变形，以允许显示器7响应于触觉用户输入来相对于框架3移动。 In other examples, the support member 5 may have a different structure, as long as it is arranged to have a variable length, so that it can deform to allow the display 7 in response to tactile user input to move relative to the frame 3.例如，杆部件15和17可以由提供相同或类似功能的元件来替换。 For example, the lever member 15 and 17 may be replaced by providing the same or functionally similar elements.第一和第二元件中的每个在杆部件15和17的平面内具有"U"形状。 First and second elements each having a "U" shape in the plane of the lever member 15 and 17.第一元件的"U"形状可以通过垂直于第一枢轴21的两个矩形支件由具有与第一枢轴21重合的轴的基座接合来形成。 "U" shape of the first member may support two rectangular to the first pivot member 21 is engaged by the base having an axis coinciding with the first pivot 21 formed by vertically.类似地，第二元件的"U，，形状可以通过垂直于第二枢轴23的两个矩形支件由具有与第二枢轴23成一直线的基座接合来形成。因此，当链接在一起时，U形元件形成带有中心矩形孔的矩形的支撑件。该结构可以允许电路或其他元件被放置在与支撑部件5相同的平面中。 Similarly, the second element of the "U ,, shape may be formed having a base and a second pivot in line 23 is engaged by two rectangles on the second pivot support member 23 through the vertical. Thus, when linked together, when, U-shaped support member formed with a central rectangular rectangular aperture. this allows the circuit configuration or other elements may be placed in the same plane of the support member 5.

在另一个例子中，支撑部件5可以包括由销-槽连接所链接的三个钢性元件。 In another example, the support member may comprise a pin 5 - three rigid elements connecting the link slot.可替换地，钢性元件可以通过膨胀弹簧来链接。 Alternatively, the rigid element can be linked by the expansion of the spring.支撑部件5也可以包括弹性材料。 5 the support member may comprise an elastic material.

在上面所描述的例子中，开关9提供在框架3的基座11和第二杆部件19之间。 In the example described above, the switch 9 provided between the frame 11 and the base 19 of the second lever member 3.在其他的例子中，开关9的位置可以变化，只要其安排成检测显示器7相对于框架直接或间接地移位。 In other examples, the position of switch 9 can vary, as long as it is arranged to detect the display 7 with respect to the frame directly or indirectly displaced.例如，开关可以直接耦合在显示器7和框架3之间，或可以耦合在第一杆部件17和框架3之间。 For example, the switch can be directly coupled between the display 3 and the frame 7, or may be coupled between the first lever member 17 and the frame 3.

框架3可以不配备具有如上所述的基座11和侧壁13、 15的矩形腔。 Frame 3 may not be provided with a rectangular chamber having a base 11 and side walls 13 as described above, 15.框架3可以具有适合对支撑部件5和开关9进行支撑的任意结构。 The frame 3 may have any structure suitable for the support member 5 and the switch 9 is supported.

本发明也可以应用于非显示器输入安排。 The present invention is also applicable in non-display input arrangement.在本发明的另外的实 In further embodiments of the present invention.

施方式中（在附图中未示出），组件包括基本上如图1A和图1B所示的安排。 Shi embodiment (not shown in the drawings), the assembly comprising the arrangement shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B substantially.然而，替代于这些附图中的显示器7，使用非显示器面板。 However, instead of the display 7 of the drawings, a non-display panels.面板包括具有平坦上表面（具有触摸敏感性）的钢性元件。 Panel comprising a rigid element having a planar upper surface (with a touch sensitivity).利用图1A和图1B实施方式的触敏显示器，面板提供了输出信号，通过该输出信号可以确定触觉用户输入的位置。 FIGS 1A and FIG. 1B embodiment touch sensitive display panel provides an output signal, the user can determine the location of the tactile input through the output signal.面板可以配备有预打印的图形，例如表示键（方向箭头、数字、呼叫功能键等）的功能，这些键与面板的相应区域有关。 Panel may be provided with a preprinted pattern, for example, a functional key (direction of arrow, numerals, a call function key or the like), the corresponding region of the keys of the panel concerned.由用户输入在面板上的相关位置处所提供的功能可以不改变，不像触敏显示器实施方式。 It may not be changed by the user input functions associated positions on the panel to provide spaces, unlike the embodiment of a touch-sensitive display.

在另外的实施方式中（未示出），组件包括基本上如图2A和图2B中所示的安排，尽管其显示器由具有钢性部件的面板替代，该钢性元件带有具有触摸敏感性的平坦上表面。 (Not shown) in a further embodiment, the assembly comprising the arrangement shown in FIG. 2A and 2B is substantially, although it is replaced by a display panel having a rigid member, the rigid element having a touch-sensitive the flat upper surface.

仍在另外的实施方式中（未示出），包括至少一个显示器部分和至少一个非显示器部分的触敏面板替代图1或图2的显示器7来使用。 In still another embodiment (not shown), a display comprising at least a display section and at least one non-display section of a touch sensitive panel or alternatively FIG. 7. FIG. 2 is used.

这些未示出的实施方式的每个结合了有相关的设备和来自于图1和图2实施方式的操作特征，并且体验其所有的优势。 Each combination of equipment and related operating characteristics of the embodiment 2 from embodiment 1 and the embodiment is not shown, and to experience all of its advantages.当然，非显示器触敏输入面板的分辨率（就触觉用户输入的位置的分辨率而言）可能明显低于触敏显示器的分辨率。 Of course, in non-display touch-sensitive input panel resolution (in terms of resolution of the user touch input position) may be significantly lower than the resolution of the touch-sensitive display.

应该意识到上面的例子不应被解释为限制性的。 It should be appreciated that the above examples should not be construed as limiting.在阅读本申请后，其他的变形和修改对于本领域技术人员来说也是明显的。 After reading this application, other variations and modifications of ordinary skill in the art will also be apparent.这些变形和修改扩展了本领域已知的特征，合适于替代这里所述的特征，以及所有的功能等同特征。 Extends such variations and modifications known in the art wherein, in a suitable alternative features described herein and all functional equivalents.此外，本申请的公开内容应该被理解为包括这里明确或隐含地公开的任意新颖性特征或特征的任何新颖性组合，或其任何概括，并且在本申请的程序期间，或从其导出的任何申请期间，可以形成新的权利要求以覆盖任意此类的特征和/或此类特征的组合。 In addition, disclosure of the present application should be understood to include any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly, and any generalization thereof and during the program of the present disclosure, or derived therefrom any application period, new claims may be formed so as to cover any such features and / or combinations of such features.

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1.一种用于终端设备的组件，所述组件包括： 框架； 触敏输入面板，可用于检测触觉用户输入的位置； 枢轴地连接到所述框架以限定出两个或多个枢轴并且在不同于所述枢轴的位置处支撑面板的部件，以这样的方式来设置所述部件，使得连接两个枢轴上的点的部件的一部分的长度响应于触觉用户输入而变化，并且使得所述面板随着所述长度的变化而相对于所述框架移位，以及开关，可用于检测由于所述触觉用户输入而导致的所述面板相对于所述框架的移位。 1. An assembly for a terminal device, said assembly comprising: a frame; touch-sensitive input panel, may be used to detect the position of the tactile user input; pivotally connected to said frame to define two or more pivot and a support member at a location different than the panel pivot axis, in such a way that the member is provided, such that a portion of the length of the two connecting points of the pivot member varies in response to tactile user input, and such as the change of the length of the panel relative to the frame displaced, and a switch for detecting the panel may be due to the tactile user inputs a result of the relative displacement of the frame.

2. 根据权利要求1所述的组件，其中所述开关直接耦合到所述部件，从而检测由于所述触觉用户输入而导致的所述部件相对于所述框架的移位。 2. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the switch is coupled directly to the member, thereby detecting said tactile member a user input since the result of displaced relative to the frame.

3. 根据权利要求1或2所述的组件，其中所述部件包括通过可变长度连接彼此链接的多个刚性杆部件。 3. The assembly of claim 1 or 2 wherein said member comprises a plurality of connected rigid rod member linked to each other by the variable length claims.

4. 根据权利要求1或2所述的组件，其中所述部件包括通过可变长度连接枢轴地连接到所述框架的多个钢性元件。 4. The assembly of claim 1 or 2 wherein said member comprises a plurality of rigid connecting elements pivotally connected to the frame by the variable length claims.

5. 根据权利要求3或4所述的组件，其中所述可变长度连接是销-槽连接。 5. The assembly of claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the variable length of the connector is a pin - and groove connection.

6. 根据权利要求3到5中任一项所述的组件，其中所述部件包括两个钢性元件。 6. The assembly 3-1 according to any of claims 5, wherein said member comprises two rigid elements.

7. 根据权利要求6所述的组件，其中所述两个刚性元件具有基本上相同的大小。 7. The assembly according to claim 6, wherein the two rigid elements having substantially the same size.

8. 根据权利要求1或2所述的组件，其中所述部件具有弹性。 8. The assembly of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said member having elasticity.

9. 根据任意前述权利要求所述的组件，其中所述框架包括具有四个侧壁以限定出矩形腔的基座，所述部件枢轴地连接到所述四个侧壁的两个相对侧壁。 9. The assembly of claim any preceding claim, wherein said frame comprises a sidewall having four to define a rectangular cavity of the base, two opposite sides pivotally connected to the four side walls of said member wall.

10. 根据任意前述权利要求所述的组件，其中所述开关是机电开关。 10. The assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein said switch is an electromechanical switch.

11. 根据任意前述权利要求所述的组件，其中所述面板是触敏显示器面板。 11. The assembly of claim any preceding claim, wherein said panel is a touch-sensitive display panel.

12. —种组件，包括： 框架装置；触敏输入装置，可用于检测触觉用户输入的位置； 枢轴地连接到所述框架以限定出两个或多个枢轴并且在不同于所述枢轴的位置处支撑输入装置的支撑装置，以这样的方式来设置所述支撑装置，使得连接两个枢轴上的点的所述支撑装置的一部分的长度响应于触觉用户输入而变化，并且使得所述输入装置随着所述长度的变化而相对于所述框架移位，以及开关装置，可用于检测由于所述触觉用户输入而导致的所述输入装置相对于所述框架的移位。 12. - species assembly, comprising: frame means; touch-sensitive input device, may be used to detect the position of the tactile user input; pivotally connected to said frame to define two or more different from the pivots and pivot at the position of the shaft support means supporting the input device, in such a way that the supporting means is provided, such that a portion of the length of the support means is connected on the two pivot points changes in response to tactile user input, and such that said input means with the change of the length of the displacement relative to the frame, and a switching means, said input means for detecting may be due to the tactile user inputs a result of the relative displacement of the frame.

13. 根据权利要求12所述的组件，其中所述开关装置直接耦合到所述支撑装置，从而检测由于所述触觉用户输入而导致的所述支撑装置相对于所述框架装置的移位。 13. The assembly according to claim 12, wherein said switching means is directly coupled to said support means, thereby detecting displacement of said supporting means due to the resulting tactile user input relative to the frame means.

14. 根据权利要求12或13所述的组件，其中所述支撑装置包括通过可变长度连接彼此链接的多个刚性杆部件。 14. The assembly of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein said support means comprises a plurality of connected rigid rod member linked to each other by the variable length.

15. 根据权利要求12或13所述的组件，其中所述支撑装置包括通过可变长度连接枢轴地连接到所述框架装置的多个钢性元件。 15. The assembly of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein said support means comprises a plurality of rigid connecting elements pivotally connected to the frame by means of variable length.

16. 根据权利要求14或15所述的组件，其中所述可变长度连接是销-槽连接。 16. The assembly of claim 14 or claim 15, wherein the variable length of the connector is a pin - and groove connection.

17. 根据权利要求14到16中任一项所述的组件，其中所述支撑装置包括两个钢性元件。 17. The assembly as claimed in any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein said supporting means comprises two rigid elements.

18. 根据权利要求17所述的组件，其中所述两个刚性元件具有基本上相同的大小。 18. The assembly according to claim 17, wherein the two rigid elements having substantially the same size.

19. 根据权利要求12或13所述的组件，其中所述支撑装置具有弹性。 19. The assembly of claim 12 or claim 13, wherein said elastic support means.

20. 根据权利要求12到19中任一项所述的组件，其中所述框架装置包括具有四个侧壁以限定出矩形腔的基座装置，所述支撑装置枢轴地连接到所述四个侧壁的两个相对侧壁。 20. The assembly according to any one of claims 12 to claim 19, wherein said apparatus comprises a frame having four side walls to define a rectangular cavity of the base means, said support means pivotally connected to the four two opposite side walls side walls.

21. 根据权利要求11到19中任一项所述的组件，其中所述开关装置是机电开关装置。 21. The assembly as claimed in claim any one of 11 to 19, wherein said switching means is an electromechanical switching device.

22. 根据权利要求12到21中任一项所述的组件，其中所述面板是触敏显示器面板。 22. The assembly 12-1 according to any of claims 21, wherein said display panel is a touch-sensitive panel.